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Friday 21 March, 2014
An innovative joint project funded by ATMEDIA LTD and developed by graduates from the University of Salford - Manchester. The site has been created to help small businesses across the UK harness the power of social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook and Youtube, whilst increasing their online visibility with major search engines including Google, Yahoo and Bing.

Far more than a news distribution site, Pressat provides a simple platform where companies can distribute news with a range of add-ons including videos, images and QR-Codes allowing visitors to dynamically interact with releases.

It also offers a free collaborative enquiries system where journalists can interact directly with PR agencies and experts within specific sectors.

With the ever growing power of social media platforms, breaking news can now spread globally across the web within a matter of seconds. This shift in emphasis from traditional news channels, such as newspapers, allows businesses to communicate quickly and directly with their target audiences, says ATMEDIA

To promote the launch of Pressat.co.uk, ATMEDIA is providing a free press release distribution option so businesses, PR companies and advertising agencies within the UK can road test this future forward online news platform for themselves.

To take advantage of their free launch offer, register on pressat.co.uk before 31st January, using the code PRESS99.

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21 Mar 2014 15:16:22 GMThttp://www.pressat.co.uk/releases/pressat-now-takes-bitcoin-for-pr-services-d74a507de23e48f0e65bc3da6db066d4
http://www.pressat.co.uk/releases/pressat-now-takes-bitcoin-for-pr-services-d74a507de23e48f0e65bc3da6db066d4
Saturday 4 January, 2014
Pressat, a digital service for assisting companies across Europe with their public relations needs, has today confirmed that they are accepting the Bitcoin currency as a form of payment.

With Pressat solely operating as a digital service with no physical operations, the new payment method goes hand in hand with the Bitcoin currency allowing them to grow faster and further by accepting payments from a wider audience without the need for a centralised banking operation.

The Bitcoin currency has rocketed in value in the last month and is the fastest growing decentralised digital currency in the world. Pressat is now joining some of the most famous companies from retail giant Amazon to Virgin’s Galactic space programme who are all accepting payment from customers in Bitcoins. It’s safe to say the future is coming!

Pressat has partnered with one of the leading payment service providers (PSP) specialising in the peer-to-peer virtual currency - Bitcoin, who will handle the customers transactions instantaneously.

BitPay recently witnessed a 6260% Increase in Bitcoin transactions through their system over the Black Friday Sales period and is the payment processor for Wordpress and Shopify.

“We’re proud to be the first public relations company in the UK to accept Bitcoins as a payment method, I believe we are also the worlds first!”

“It’s an exciting step and I'm sure Bitcoin payments will be widely adopted in the PR industry very shortly due to our announcement.”

“The Bitcoin currency was portrayed in a bad light by the press due the close ties to Silk Road and the anonymous benefits the digital currency offers to dealers and buyers. But what many have failed to notice is since the closure the two biggest drug market places, the price of Bitcoin has increased to the same price as an ounce of Gold”

“Thousands of people have invested and are continuing to invest in Bitcoins as we speak, many are business owners and will find exchanging the coins for PR a valuable commodity for public relations and marketing purposes” Said Max Forrest, Development Director at Pressat.co.uk

Existing and new Pressat customers can now pay for their press releases by choosing the Bitcoin payment method at Step 4 of the submissions process and following payment instructions.

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Note to editors:

- Pressat was launched into open BETA in 2012 and was designed and developed by two Graduates from the University of Salford.

Research delving into the bizarre combination of personalities and flavours has found that your love for crisps can in fact define you.

The British undoubtedly are a nation of crisp lovers, munching their way through billions of bags each and every day. These range from the standard choices such as cheese & onion, salt & vinegar and plain ol’ ready salted through to newcomers such as Sweet Chilli, Flamegrilled Aberdeen Angus and Roast Ox.

The study carried out by pressat.co.uk questioned over 3,000 people, asking them a range of questions. These included questions on their job roles, how they are described by friends, what type and flavour of crisps they consume most and on average how many packets of crisps are eaten per week.

- Here’s what we found out.

Cheese & Onion - Foody? Nerdy? Wise?

So what does this pongy treat reveal about its consumers?

They are foodies, with good taste buds and a real passion for food. They over think their consumables making intelligent decisions about what they choose to eat, how it is prepared and are great in the kitchen.

Salt & Vinegar - Stressed? Anxious? Moody?

It would seem those that are lovers of salt & vinegar are described as work-o-holics that are hit hardest by the stresses and strains of everyday life.

In fact our bodies collectively generate a range of secretions including adrenaline, mineral hormone and saccharin hormone. These help keep us happy and on an even keel. However some of us cannot produce enough of each resulting in stress and anxiety. Vinegar is one of the elixirs that can help aid in their production thus making Salt & Vinegar crisps the appropriate choice for a stress free afternoon.

Ready Salted - Boring? Doesn’t like change? Depressed?

Over 60% of entrants who prefer ready salted crisps said friends describe them as boring and unexciting. The ready salted ones amongst us are a non committal group with little ambition and personality. Its the ‘safe’ option. When you chow down on a packet you know exactly what you're getting, no surprises.

It’s also a common personality trait that people with boring personalities tend to stick to their creature comforts and a plain packet of crisp is just one of them.

Sweet Chilli - Adventurous? Lively? Up for anything?

Our sweet chilli eaters have shown us that this somewhat controversial flavour defines those who have zest for life and are constantly searching for the next adrenaline rushed adventure. It seems the endorphin rich flavour does not disappoint.

So why's that? The capsaicinoids in chilli binds itself to receptors lining our mouths. The sensation caused by this leads to the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. These give a feeling of happiness and well being.

Smoky Bacon - Brave? Confident? A man’s man

Over 75% of smoky bacon lovers were male with over half describing themselves as confident, brave and “real men”. It seems smoky bacon is the no nonsense, get the job done snack.

This possibly ties in with the hunter gatherer days with men cooking meat on the open fire. A taste that crisp manufactures have been trying to perfect for an age.

“Eating a packet of smoky bacon crisps makes you feel like a real man” said one male participant.

“Smokey all the way, I don't do none of this ready salted malarkey” said another.

Wrap up

According to pressat.co.uk “more and more of us are frequently consuming crisps, not only because its an age old snack but because it can supplement a quick and convenient meal. With so many of us eating crisps on a regular basis trends and similarities do quickly start to appear.

Time to think twice before you choose your next packet.

NOTES FOR EDITORS

Spokesperson is available for comment by email only.

3,000 Men & Women were surveyed through Facebook’s advertising platform.
Survey carried out by Pressat.co.uk

Q1) What is your preferred flavour of crisps?
Q2) How would a friend best describe you as a person
Q3) What industry sector do you work in
Q4) Roughly how many packets of crisps do you consume in a week
Q4) How seriously do you take your food
PRESS CONTACTS

No media attached. Please contact Pressat Main for more information.

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17 Jun 2013 18:59:02 GMThttp://www.pressat.co.uk/releases/pressat-partners-with-m2-presswire-service-85d2935f9a032e46b31b3ff874ae02b5
http://www.pressat.co.uk/releases/pressat-partners-with-m2-presswire-service-85d2935f9a032e46b31b3ff874ae02b5
Wednesday 30 November, -0001
Pressat are pleased to confirm their distribution partnership with M2PressWIRE®, the third largest press release distribution service in the world operated by M2 Communications.

The partnership is aimed at providing a wider distribution arena for Pressat clients, targeting not only media in the United Kingdom but also coverage across a range of global distribution networks.

M2PressWIRE® is one of the most trusted newswires in the world, providing cutting edge
news to journalists and major partners such as Lexis Nexis, Financial Times, Comtex, Gale and many more trusted outlets.

Working closely with 3rd party distributors gives Pressat the competitive edge in comparison with similar providers.

Spokesperson for Pressat says:

"This partnership will increase media pickup for the newsworthy releases belonging to our clients. It will provide them with the publicity they desire."

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Note to editors

Pressat was launched in 2012 into open BETA by two Graduates from the University of Salford.

Pressat has provided distribution services for national household brands to small startups across the UK.

No media attached. Please contact Pressat Main for more information.

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30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.pressat.co.uk/releases/pressat-unveils-sociable-online-newsrooms-66387e9753f622e61a550d9033cb2dd2
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Wednesday 30 November, -0001
Pressat, the news distribution platform developed by Manchester agency Atmedia have today announced the launch of “Your little Space”, a fully brandable social newsroom for businesses, brands and organisations wishing to open up communication channels with the media.

‘Your little space’ is a fully customisable news environment which allows users to tailor the visual look and feel to their specific brand colours. This can be enhanced with a plethora of sociable goodies such as a custom logo, social accounts, twitter timeline, bio, contact information, social widget and much more.

Users who kit out a third party newsroom would increase their online visibility across search engines and provide journalists, bloggers and customers with a central, clean, and accessible space where company specific news can be viewed.

In today's fast paced and growing digitised media world, text based releases just don’t ‘cut the mustard’ anymore. People want to connect with brands in different ways. This includes watching videos and visiting social accounts, both of which are now accessible from within your newsroom at the simple click of a button.

Newsrooms can be created from within the Pressat dashboard and are completely free.

An example of a newsroom can be viewed here Pressat Newsroom for demonstration purposes or on the Tour page here Pressat Tour

About Pressat:

Pressat is a news release distribution service which harnesses the power of traditional and modern social media to increase client exposure across untapped channels.

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Note to editors:

Pressat was launched in open BETA in 2012 by Manchester agency Atmedia. Atmedia was founded by two Graduates from the University of Salford.

Since launching, Pressat has provided news distribution services for national household brands to small startups across the UK at cost effective prices.

The combined partnership will equip clients with a news distribution channel to tell their story through the most trusted news agency in the UK, which supplements thousands of major media outlets such as the BBC and the Guardian.

Distribution through the Press Association newswire will be provided on an ad-hoc basis to clients choosing to do so when submitting through normal procedures.

Spokesperson for Pressat says

“The partnership is one of many exciting updates we are making to the website. They are all aimed at providing greater media exposure for our clients.”

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Note to editors

Pressat was launched in 2012 into open BETA by two Graduates from the University of Salford.

Pressat has provided distribution services for national household brands to small startups across the UK.

The exclusive all in one package offers a no fuss press release, tailor made to your specifications which is then distributed via Pressat for the world to cast their eyes! This takes the hassle out of writing, editing and proofing for clients and what’s more saves time and effort in busy corporations when it comes to sharing these press releases via PR sites.

A spokesperson from Pressat states, “Our aim is to simplify the process and cut the hours spent searching for reputable and dedicated copywriters! Too often press releases reach us at the final stage and appear incomplete. This is a sure fire way of ensuring that all press releases are at a high standard without errors, making sure that your release makes the right first impression and passes moderation!”

Pen&Pad; is an independent copy house based in Manchester. It is a start-up company which thrives on dedication and customer satisfaction. It is eager to showcase its talent so let’s make the most of it and support local UK businesses!

Enough talk...let’s size up the cost! Users of this promotion can look forward to benefiting from the discounted rate of £70 for both their copy and release! Saving you a huge 45%. That’s a total saving of £60 on regular services!

For more information or to redeem this offer please visit Pen & Pad Copy Writing Services

The new partnership will equip Pressat clients with another industry leading distribution option, further pushing the boundaries of media pickup and circulation.

Pressat have always believed in providing a unique and invaluable news distribution service that is at the heart of their clients PR and marketing campaigns. To achieve this, they are constantly improving and adding to their services providing more options and better results.

The Thomson Reuters partnership will allow clients the choice to submit through one of the leading and most trusted news agencies in the world ultimately allowing them to channel their story through major international and local websites, professional information systems and databases, press agencies and news services.

Optional distribution through the Thomson Reuters media wire is charged at an ad-hoc rate to current and new clients and can be selected when submitting a release through the normal procedures.

Spokesperson for Pressat says:

“This is one of many partnerships we aim to secure in 2013 for the benefit of our clients, we want to provide users with the most flexible distribution options allowing them to tell their story to the media at cost effective prices.”

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Note to editors:

- Pressat was launched into open BETA in 2012 and was designed and developed by two Graduates from the University of Salford.

- Pressat has provided distribution services for national household brands to small startups across the UK.

- Pressat has recently partnered with other news agencies including the Press Association.